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100

This movie was the #1 movie in 2001, and was based on a beloved children's book, spawning 7 sequels. 

What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. 

100

The highest grossing movie of all time, before this director took the spot from himself in 2009. 

What is Titanic

100

Name one of the 7 principles of Architecture 

Balance

Rhythm

Emphasis

Proportion and Scale

Movement

Contrast

Unity

100

Flying buttresses, windows with tracery, and piers composed of colonnettes or shafts bundled around a core are elements that are original to what style?

What is Gothic Architecture

100

The architectural term for a large open space in a building, usually topped by a glass roof to provide light? 

What is an atrium 

200

The social Media giant came into existence in 2004?

What is Facebook


200

The first female artist to sell over 5 million copies of her album?

Who is Madonna, Like a Virgin

200

The arrangement of the elements in a work of art in accordance with a single overall design or purpose. 

What is unity

200

This style is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls

What is Neoclassical Architecture


200

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is an example of which style of architecture?

What is Byzantine

300

This Rock group was the launchpad for the career of a 00's singer that does not "Hollaback". 

Who are No Doubt

300

This photographic device was introduced to the world in 1986?

What is the Fuji Quicksnap, the world's first disposable camera

300

The phases of design we use? 

What is Blue SKy 

PD: Predesign/programming

SD: Schematic Design

DD: Design Development

CD: Construction Documents

B/N: Bid/Negotiation

CA: Contract Administration


300

This interior design style is characterized by minimalism, bright and airy spaces, light wood tones, and warm textures

What is Scandinavian 

300

Which famous structure was built for the 1889 world fair? 

What is the Eiffel Tower

400

This TV show won the Emmy Award for 'Best Drama' from 2008 to 2011?

What is Mad Men

400

What does the abbreviation "AOL" stand for? 

What is American Online

400

to put into the form of a conversation between two or more concepts/ideas

What is Dialog 

400

This Interior design style is characterized by geometric shapes, dark wood tones and rich colors, clean, sleek lines, and was introduced to America post WWII

What is Mid-Century Modern/Bauhaus

400

What famous Spanish Architect said, "The straight line belongs to man, the curved line belongs to God'. 

Who is Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926)

500

This City hosted the 2008 Olympic games

Where is Beijing

500

These 6 women were considered the first "Supermodels" as we know them today. 

(Name 3)

Who are Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford.  

500

The meaning behind the need and the innovative design that creates it 

What is Architecture 

500

This is not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking based on the “rational” use of materials, the principles of functionalist planning, and the rejection of historical precedent and ornament.

What is Modernism

500

This architect designed the Guggenheim museum in New York 

Who is Frank Lloyd Wright